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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.08 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.08 and 146.11 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.08 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.08 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.08 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 39,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899.09/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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